Section 410IAC7-24-146. Food labels

   (a) Food packaged in a retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified in law, including the following:

(1) IC 16-42-1.

(2) IC 16-42-2.

(3) 410 IAC 7-5.

(4) 21 CFR 101.

(5) 9 CFR 317.

  (b) Label information shall include the following:

(1) The common name of the food or, absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.

(2) If made from two (2) or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives if contained in the food.

(3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents.

(4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

(5) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin.

  (c) Except as specified in subsection (d), bulk, unpackaged food not intended for immediate consumption that is available for consumer self-dispensing or that is portioned to consumer specifications shall be prominently labeled with either of the following information in plain view of the consumer:

(1) The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the food.

(2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified under subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(4).

  (d) Bulk unpackaged food need not be labeled if:

(1) a health, nutrient content, or other claim is not made; or

(2) the food is manufactured or prepared on the premises of the retail food establishment.

  (e) Retail food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on foods may not be concealed or altered.

  (f) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsections (a) through (e) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-146; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 847; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)